The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition (Switch)

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition (Switch)

October 15, 2019

ActionRPG Nintendo Switch

Winner of over 250 Game of the Year awards, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a story-driven, open world adventure set in a dark fantasy universe, where you play as Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. At your disposal is every tool of the trade: razor-sharp swords, lethal mixtures, stealthy …

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85.7

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Critic Reviews (32)

Adam Cook God is a Geek Oct 2019
90.0 /100

"If you&s;ve never played The Witcher 3, you should try to play on Xbox or PC, but if you want to get up close and personal, this is a fantastic version of a truly brilliant game."

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Andreas Salmen Worth Playing Oct 2019
83.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

92.0

"In the end, it&s;s a testament to the art direction and captivating gameplay that the Switch port of The Witcher 3, stripped of most of its technical achievements, is still a damn good and immersive video game. If you haven&s;t …"

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Angela Marrujo Nintendojo Oct 2019
91.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Complete Edition isn’t quite perfect: it suffers from somewhat muddied visuals and slightly unresponsive controls at times, but they still don’t totally detract from what is one of the most engaging, entertaining, and fun …"

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Billy Atman Gameplanet Oct 2019
95.0 /100

"The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition is something of a technical marvel on the Switch. Through what seems like techno-black magic, CD Projekt Red and Saber Interactive have ported one of the generations best games with smart compromises made …"

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Brad Lang Screen Rant Oct 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

48.0

"The Witcher 3 for Switch is a marvellous port that makes some smart sacrifices to graphics and performance to translate a fantastic game in a downgraded but highly playable action-RPG"

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Chris Hinton GamingBolt Oct 2019
80.0 /100

"The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition is a killer addition to the Nintendo Switch library."

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Christopher Coke GameSpace Oct 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

84.0

"The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt is a fantastic addition to the Switch RPG line-up. It&s;s visual may have been scaled down but it&s;s no less fantastic of a game."

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Cody Gravelle Screen Rant Oct 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

90.0

"The Witcher 3: Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch makes some sacrifices to go portable, but it&s;s worth it for those looking for Geralt on the go."

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David Martinez Hobby Consolas Oct 2019
87.0 /100

"The Witcher III is still one of the best written RPGs out there, but Switch version (specially played in TV mode) has many technical flaws and feel outdated."

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Drew Leachman ZTGD Oct 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

76.0

"In the end, it all boils down to the player. If you are looking for a great RPG to sink your teeth into, The Witcher 3 is an automatic recommend. What is not an automatic recommend is if you already …"

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Ethan Willard We Got This Covered Oct 2019
90.0 /100

"Though the Switch port of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has made some obvious concessions to the visuals, it is a surprisingly good version of the acclaimed RPG -- and now it&s;s portable!"

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Gianni Molinaro Gameblog Oct 2019
70.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"It&s;s a great thing to have The Witcher III : Wild Hunt - Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch. Players will be able to (re)discover one the best games of the past years - with its two expansions- and take it …"

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Jacob Dekker GameSpot Oct 2019
90.0 /100

"Although The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Nintendo Switch doesn&s;t look as pretty as its counterparts, it&s;s still an adventure that should not be missed."

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Jordan Oloman VGC Oct 2019
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"A well-functioning port of a brilliant game with an unexpected identity crisis. Given the availability of other platforms, the visual compromise makes this technical marvel a difficult sell to first-timers and veterans."

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Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo Oct 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"The mature content and somber approach of The Witcher III: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition may put off some gamers, but it&s;s a can&s;t-miss game for those seeking an RPG with more bite and consequence (not to mention playable characters …"

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Lawrence Le GamingTrend Oct 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"One of this generation&s;s titans finally makes its landmark debut on the Nintendo Switch. For newcomers who can fight through the rocky 30 frames per second and lower resolutions, The Witcher 3 on Switch is a no-brainer. But, for those …"

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Linda Sprenger GamePro Oct 2019
87.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Atmospherically dense fantasy epic with small visual blemishes that impresses especially in handheld mode."

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Mack Ashworth Game Revolution Oct 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

94.0

"The developers should be commended on their efforts here, and I’m excited to see how much further the Switch can be pushed."

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Mark Delaney GameSpot Oct 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"The Witcher 3 on Switch is clearly the least visually impressive version of a great game, but it&s;s one of the greatest RPGs ever, now made portable, and that&s;s just too cool to miss."

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Matthew Castle Guardian Oct 2019
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"An intelligent port that shrinks one of the best RPGs of recent years without losing the scale and magic."

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Mike Splechta GameZone Oct 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"The Witcher 3 on the Nintendo Switch, despite its many optimizations, remains a technical masterpiece considering the console&s;s limitations. Playing in handheld is downright magical and masks some of its visual shortcomings. Well worth giving it a shot, even if …"

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Nicolò Bicego Spaziogames Oct 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"The Witcher 3: Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch may not look as good as its PS4, X1 and PC counterpart, but it&s;s still a blast to play and one of the best rpg of this generation."

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Paul Stuart Impulsegamer Oct 2019
94.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

62.0

"Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition for the Switch is a terrific accomplishment by Saber Interactive, albeit with less than desired graphics. But it is amazingly playable, captures the game perfectly, and is a must buy for fans of the …"

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Rhett Waselenchuk COGconnected Oct 2019
69.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Should you play The Witcher 3? Absolutely. It’s one of a handful of games from the past decade that you simply can’t miss. Should you play The Witcher 3 on the Switch? Honestly, probably not."

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Robert Ramsey Push Square Oct 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

92.0

"The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt remains a masterpiece, and being able to take such a grand and engrossing adventure on the go is something well worth celebrating. The Switch&s;s Complete Edition is a truly impressive achievement, and although performance isn&s;t …"

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Sean Colleli Gaming Nexus Oct 2019
95.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

92.0

"The Witcher 3 today is just as much a master class in game and story design as it was four years ago. Feral Interactive did an impressive job porting this gigantic RPG to Switch."

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Seb Hawden Rapid Reviews UK Oct 2019
90.0 /100

"Its amazing what has been done with this portable Witcher 3 port. Yes the graphics are downgraded, yes it does not look as good as other versions but it is a well running portable version of a great RPG. You …"

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Sérgio Mota Starbit Oct 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

15.0

"The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition on the Nintendo Switch, something which not long ago seemed nearly impossible is here and it does a top-notch job at adapting this colossal effort into a handheld format. With its gargantuan …"

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Shubhankar Parijat GamingBolt Oct 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

90.0

"The Witcher 3 on the Switch is, miraculously enough, a decent-looking, well-performing, portable version of one of the greatest games of all time."

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Simone Rampazzi The Games Machine Oct 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"The Witcher 3 for Nintendo Switch turns out to be another incarnation of the franchise ready to kidnap you without making you understand how, where and when. A game that knows how to excite and fascinate its players."

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Victor Sánchez IGN Spain Oct 2019
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

72.0

"Poor port of a great game. At least it has all the content released to date in that tiny cartridge and is very much enjoyed in portable mode."

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William Schwartz Attack of the Fanboy Oct 2019
70.0 /100

"The Witcher 3 looks pretty bad on the Switch, but it&s;s still an incredible RPG that shouldn&s;t be missed if this the only way to play it."

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